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What is the estimated amount of resources diverted by conflict away from development use in central Africa, according to the World Bank report?
What is the estimated amount of resources diverted by conflict away from development use in central Africa, according to the World Bank report?
Which of the following concepts of peace focuses on building sustainable relationships and addressing the root causes of conflict?
Which of the following concepts of peace focuses on building sustainable relationships and addressing the root causes of conflict?
What is the primary goal of peacekeeping efforts?
What is the primary goal of peacekeeping efforts?
What is the term for the active intervention to resolve conflicts that have already erupted?
What is the term for the active intervention to resolve conflicts that have already erupted?
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What is the main difference between positive peace and negative peace?
What is the main difference between positive peace and negative peace?
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What is the primary role of conflict in human existence?
What is the primary role of conflict in human existence?
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What are the conditions necessary for the full exercise of rights and participation in development?
What are the conditions necessary for the full exercise of rights and participation in development?
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What hinders individuals and groups from realizing their full potential?
What hinders individuals and groups from realizing their full potential?
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What is the outcome of diverting resources from development to conflict management?
What is the outcome of diverting resources from development to conflict management?
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What is a crucial element for national progress?
What is a crucial element for national progress?
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Study Notes
Conflict
- Conflict is a natural part of life where two or more parties have differences they see as negative
- It often leads to negative emotions and actions aimed at winning
- Conflict can lead to destruction and harm, but it can also improve effectiveness, relationships, and goals
- Conflict is everywhere, happening at all levels, and it's seen as unavoidable because it's essential to human existence
Peace and Unity
- Unity is the state of being one, and development is the process of growth and progress
- Peace and development are inherently linked, but they often challenge established power structures
- The absence of peace can lead to hindered development, as seen in Africa during the 1980s and 1990s
- Civil wars in Africa severely impeded development, leading to plummeting life expectancy, dwindling incomes, and worsened welfare indicators
Cultivating a Culture of Peace
- Cultivating a culture of peace entails embracing values such as freedom, justice, democracy, and tolerance
- It involves rejecting violence and resolving conflicts through dialogue and negotiation
- Peace isn't merely the absence of war; it's the presence of conditions that allow for the full exercise of rights and participation in development
Importance of Peace and Unity
- Without peace, national development becomes an uphill battle, if not impossible
- Unity is equally indispensable for development, as a nation fragmented by internal strife cannot thrive
- Resources diverted by conflict away from development use are estimated at 1billionayearincentralAfricaandmorethan1 billion a year in central Africa and more than 1billionayearincentralAfricaandmorethan800 million in West Africa
- Donors and development agencies have argued that development assistance projects have suffered in many African countries due to incessant conflicts
Basic Concepts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Positive Peace: Refers to the presence of conditions that promote harmony, justice, and well-being within a society
- Negative Peace: Denotes the absence of direct violence or war
- Peacebuilding: Involves proactive measures aimed at preventing conflicts and promoting reconciliation
- Peacemaking: Refers to the active intervention to resolve conflicts that have already erupted
- Peacekeeping: Entails the deployment of neutral forces to monitor and maintain peace agreements between warring factions
- Peace Enforcement: Involves the use of coercive measures, including military intervention, to enforce peace agreements
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Learn about the dynamics of conflict, its effects on individuals and relationships, and how it can be a driving force for growth and improvement.